Welcome to Design Wednesday!!! The little stump that could...

Welcome to my first design post! I have to admit, I had planned to write about something else but as events unravelled throughout the day, I opted for a change. Today was supposed to be about my prized Ercol chair with an afro-chic flair. Yet,as I prepared for my open house to launch my little business, I hit a snag...I needed to try and find a creative way to display my items for friends and family to see...should I buy a display unit or look for an alternative. As we all know London is not big on space so I really didn't want displays cluttering up each room. As I cleaned my living room, I sadly glanced at the remaining stump of a tree in which I had invested, the Pachira Aquatica. According to a post on ApartmentTherapy.com, these plants are supposed to be kill-proof but I reluctantly concede defeat...I tried to keep it alive but one of the pair of plants bought, has sadly died. I am not ready to part with the remaining stump (after all it may spring back)! So as I planned for my party on Saturday, I hung a tote bag on a branch then another and another and to my surprise I really like the look--the varying levels of pattern and colour against the hardening trunk provides interest and I think/I hope,it will breathe new life into the branches. Even now as I stare at the arrangement, I am still pleasantly surprised. We shall see how Saturday goes but for me the bag tree is a winner!

Let me know your thoughts!

Xx

Mefieuk